Mix all ingredients in a saucepan and heat on the stovetop until it reaches a rolling boil. Reduce to simmer and keep an eye on the water level; if it gets low – add more. {lasts up to 2 hours}

This also makes a great little hostess gift. I would suggest making this the day of and keeping in the fridge – it should be used within a day. Simply add the ingredients to a glass jar {minus the ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon – you can attach these in a small bag to the jar or simply leave out for the hostess to add}. Since most canning {or recycled spaghetti sauce} jars will only hold 2 cups of water, the rest will have to be added when used. I have created a few printable labels you can attached to the jar lid {found here} – They include the directions as well as instructions on adding the additional ingredients. {to print – click the download button and select the high resolution option}

oh what a neat idea to bottle it up as a gift! I grew up with my mom putting apple cider, sliced oranges, & cinammon sticks on the stock…and i do it now in my own home! oh the aroma makes me nostalgic But the spices, whole cloves and nutmeg would add a delightful touch. I’m excited to try it

this is fantastic! thanks so much for the recipe. ever since going to a williams sonoma last year where they had something similar simmering on the stove i’ve been wanting to do this at home. can’t wait to try it now!!

Okay, total mistake! I have everything simmering. My house smells A-mazing but now I really, really want some mulled wine. Hubs is on a run to get more ingredients so we can make some of the real stuff :).

In the summer when lemons and oranges are cheap, I dry a bunch. I can then make these up ahead of time, I put the spices in little baggies and just add a note to add the water and simmering directions. I can then just grab as I’m walking out the door

Hi! I’m new to your blog. I was on Pinterest and found this recipe. I have been wanting to try a homemade potpourri for a while now but today it was a must since I made fish last night and it stunk the house up and even candles weren’t doing the job of getting rid of it. Well I made your recipe this morning and my house now smells delicious. Thank you sooooo much! I shared your blog link on my blog for those who would like the recipe. Have a great day!Gennie

Question:I am from Germany and not used to these scents. But I love to do this.Do I keep the boiled ingredients in the jar in water all of the time (that meeans when used? ) So I just open the jar to have the Christmas-Breeze in the house?

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